Every year for Mother's Day I put together a CD for the mother of my treasures (aka the kids) called Momma Songs. These usually contain songs related to being a mom (serious and silly, rockin' and meaningful) and usually some love songs that reflect my love, ongoing attraction and gratitude for my wife and friend. This year I put together two: One just with mother-related songs and one with love-related songs. I thought I'd share the playlists with you in case you'd like to share a song or two with the woman in your life who makes it all alright. Give mom's due props!

2008 Momma Songs-Kids

Mama Said Knock You Out • LL Cool J
That's Alright Mama • Elvis Presley
I'll Always Love My Momma • The O'Jays
I'm The Only Hell (My Momma Ever Raised) • Johnny Paycheck
Mother And Child Reunion [Live] • Paul Simon with The Jessy Dixon Singers, Paul Simon In Concert - Live Rhymin' [1974]
Simple Man • Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Your Mama Out • Scissor Sisters
Jesus and Mama • Confederate Railroad
Mama Said • The Shirelles
Momma, I'm Coming Home • Ozzy Osbourne
Good Mother • Jann Arden
Our House • Crosby Stills Nash and Young